# HOA vs Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HOA at 100% against Echo's 36%. HOA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Echo's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 6) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. HOA asks for nothing beyond the download.

HOA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 3.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HOA's written reviews are positive against 36% of Echo's.

HOA ships an update monthly, Echo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOA | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoa/id6447296089/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 23 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOA Alchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675442938) | [Tappz Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137963884) |

## What reviewers say

### HOA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoa/id6447296089)

Manage your home owners association with ease. Residents can view account details, make payments, book facilities, and submit service requests. Managers can oversee multiple associations, track members, and manage invoices.

**Highlights:** View account information, Make payments, Unlock facilities, Create service requests, Manage multiple HOAs, View members and invoices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transcribes spoken conversations, extracts key insights, and organizes them into structured notes. It helps users stay focused during meetings and calls by ensuring all important information is captured and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries, Smart key points extraction, Ask Echo AI questions, Google Meet integration, Easy sharing of notes, Team access and Workspaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly Trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| plus | $16.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and intuitive
- 💡 Clean interface with essential features
- 👍 Great for meetings and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving and organizing notes
- 🤖 Lack of human support and AI-generated responses
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and value

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Transcription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit notes
- Folder organization for notes
- Better customer support options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOA free?

HOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo free?

Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HOA or Echo?

HOA is rated higher. HOA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Echo averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do HOA or Echo have ads?

Neither HOA nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HOA or Echo?

HOA ships an update monthly, and Echo every 4 weeks. Most recently, HOA was updated on June 3, 2026 and Echo on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*